Alagappa University 2007 B.C.A Computer Application COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS - Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007.
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
(Upto 2002 Batch)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.
1. (a) Explain the different functional elements of a computer. (10)
(b) Write notes on Business data and scientific processing. (10)
2. (a) Convert the subsequent : (10)
(i) (CD2)16= (?)2
(ii) (10111)2 = (?)10
(iii) (100010)2= (?)16
(iv) (53A)16 = (?)10.
(b) Write about binary codes and character codes. (10)
3. (a) Explain the different kinds of printers in detail. (10)
(b) (i) Write notes on storage devices (5)
(ii) Write notes on VDU (5)
4. (a) Explain the different addressing modes. (10)
(b) (i) Write about arithmetic and logic unit (5)
(ii) Write notes on Firmware ROM? (5)
5. (a) Explain the different functions of O.S. (10)
(b) Explain the subsequent translators. (10)
(i) Compilers
(ii) Interpreters
(iii) Assemblers.
6. (a) Give the structure of a spreadsheet. discuss how values are entered in spreadsheet. List any 5 functions available. (10)
(b) Write in detail about Database Management system. (10)
7. (a) Write in detail about debugging and testing (10)
(b) (i) Write a pseudo code for sorting an array (5)
(ii) Write short notes on coding and design (5)
8. (a) Explain Arithmetic and logic unit in detail. (10)
(b) Explain memory organization in detail. (10)
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